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Front Cover 1998 Session Summary with Special Session Prepared by MINNESOTA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE 175 STATE OFFICE BUILDING 100 CONSTITUTION AVENUE ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55155-1298 (651) 296-2146 Highlights Introduction The 1998 Minnesota Legislature convened on Jan. 20, 1998, and lawmakers adjourned sine die late in the evening April 9, 1998. Lawmakers were in session for 46 legislative days, accumulating a total of 109 legislative days during the biennium. As specified by the Minnesota Constitution, the Legislature may meet for up to 120 legislative days during a two-year period. (A legislative day is counted when a quorum of either the House or Senate is present to conduct business as a body.) During the regular 1998 session, 1,629 bills were introduced in the House and 1,422 in the Senate. Of the 157 bills and four resolutions sent to the governor, a total of 15 were vetoed (11 full vetoes and four line-item vetoes). One bill was recalled by the Senate. The list of accomplishments from the 1998 session includes: a $1 billion capital projects law that will finance construction of public facilities around the state; a new tax law that provides more than $1 billion in tax rebates and reductions; an education initiative that will provide $70 million to help implement the state’s Graduation Standards; a measure that will provide a 3 percent raise for health care workers at nursing homes; and a proposed constitutional amendment that would eliminate the Office of the State Treasurer. Gov. Arne Carlson called legislators back April 20, 1998, for a special session to clarify a public policy question affecting Marvin Windows and Doors in Warroad, Minn. Two other laws were passed during the three-day session. New Laws 1998 is divided into six major parts: First, the Highlights section begins on page 9. It is written in an easy-to-read style for those who want a quick overview of legislation approved in 1998. Second, the Special Session section discusses the two major laws that were passed during the three- day special session. Third, the Vetoed Bills section lists all the bills vetoed or line-item vetoed by the governor, with synopses of his reasons for doing so. Fourth, the Dead Bills section cites some of the bills discussed in 1998, but not passed by the House and Senate. To be considered again, these bills must be reintroduced as new bills in the 81st Legislative Session. Fifth, the Summary section gives a technical review of each approved bill as it appeared on the bill when it was sent to the governor. Also included is a listing of all Minnesota statutes that the bill affects. Sixth, the Index section provides a comprehensive list of bills by Chapter number, House file number, Senate file number, bill title, effective date, and finally, by subject. If you wish to obtain a copy of a bill, call the House Chief Clerk’s Office (651) 296-2314, or the Senate Information Office (651) 296-2343. Ask for the bill by Chapter number, or House or Senate file number. Bills are also available on the Legislature’s World Wide Web site (http://www.leg.state.mn.us). The House and Senate public information offices have toll-free numbers for residents outside the metropolitan area. To reach the House, call 1-800-657-3550. To reach the Senate, call 1-888-234-1112. 3 Highlights Acknowledgments New Laws 1998 is an information service of the Minnesota Legislature. The 1998 edition was published by the Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Office. The work is a culmination of effort involving many individuals and departments: House and Senate members and staff, the House Research Department, the Office of the Chief Clerk, the Index Department, the Legislative Reference Library, and the Office of the Revisor of Statutes. House Public Information Office permanent and temporary staff members collected, wrote, verified, and coordinated the information to produce the publication. Those who participated in the effort were Paul Battaglia, Toinette L.B. Bettis, Sandy Donovan, Peg Hamerston, Nick Healy, Ken Kaffine, LeClair G. Lambert, Grant Martin, Mary Newcomb, Tom Olmscheid, Laura Phillips, Jim Thielman, Andrew Von Bank, Matt Wetzel, and Nicole Wood. On the cover: Photo illustration by Paul Battaglia. t e d i n o r n P r r e c e y p c a l e d p Contains 20% post-consumer content This document can be made available in alternative formats by calling the House at 651-296-2146 voice, 651-296-9896 TTY or the Senate at 651-296-0504 voice or 651-296-0250 TTY 4 Highlights Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................3 Highlights ............................................................................................................................................................9 Topics Agriculture .............................................................9 Health .................................................................... 36 Banking................................................................. 10 Higher Education .............................................. 38 Bonding ................................................................ 11 Housing ................................................................ 39 Business ................................................................ 13 Human Services ................................................. 41 Children ................................................................ 15 Industry ................................................................ 43 Consumers .......................................................... 16 Insurance ............................................................. 45 Crime ..................................................................... 17 Law ......................................................................... 46 DWI......................................................................... 19 Local Government ............................................ 48 Education............................................................. 19 Metro Affairs ....................................................... 50 Elections ............................................................... 22 Military .................................................................. 51 Employment ....................................................... 22 Taxes ...................................................................... 51 Energy ................................................................... 24 Technology ......................................................... 54 Environment ....................................................... 24 Tourism................................................................. 54 Family .................................................................... 28 Transportation ................................................... 54 Gambling ............................................................. 29 Veterans ............................................................... 57 Game & Fish ........................................................ 29 Selected fees adopted in 1998 .................... 58 Government ....................................................... 29 1998 Special Session......................................................................................................................................59 Vetoed Bills........................................................................................................................................................61 Dead Bills ...........................................................................................................................................................67 Summary ............................................................................................................................................................81 Committees of Origin Resolutions.......................................................... 81 Governmental Operations............................. 89 Agriculture .......................................................... 82 Health & Human Services .............................. 91 Commerce, Tourism Judiciary ............................................................... 93 & Consumer Affairs ...................................... 82 Labor-Management Relations ..................... 97 Economic Development Local Government & International Trade .................................. 83 & Metropolitan Affairs ................................ 98 Education............................................................. 84 Regulated Industries & Energy .................... 99 Environment & Natural Resources.............. 86 Taxes ....................................................................100 Financial Institutions & Insurance............... 87 Transportation & Transit .............................. 100 General Legislation, Veterans Affairs Ways & Means ..................................................102 & Elections....................................................... 88 1998 Special Session...................................... 105 The Lawmaking Process ............................................................................................................................106 House and Senate Members....................................................................................................................108 Indexes.............................................................................................................................................................110
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